libertarianism- a political philosophy that advocates only minimal state intervention in the free market and the private lives of citizens
authoritarianism- the enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.
hedonism: ‘ comes from the ancient Greek for ‘pleasure’. Psychological or motivational hedonism claims that only pleasure or pain motivates us. an ethical theory suggesting the pursuit of pleasure should be the ultimate goal.
simpler forms of pleasure are easier to get and so trying to find more pleasure can lead to pain whilst trying to get there.
epicureanism- its like fun communism, how important relationships are and that you don’t need luxuries in life to be happy.
The Frankfurt school:
leisure time becomes toxic
capitalism doesn’t actually sell us the things we need
permissive society: more liberal and a change in values
mary whitehouse: She campaigned against social liberalism and the mainstream British media, both of which she accused of encouraging a more permissive society.
| key question | focus | specifics |
| why regulate? | -protection of children -for criminal activity -health and safety -good working practices e.g pay, equal pay. – job security -privacy – liable/ slander/ deformation of character – shares in a company – to avoid monopoly’s increase plurality. – morals and ethics relative, subjective behaviour | – Rooney vs Vardy – Depp vs Heard |
| what gets regulated? | – film -advertising -tv -music -video games – internet -books/newspapers – kids programmes -radio -news -magazines | -news programmes |
| who regulates what? | -BBFC (British board of film classification) -Ofcom – individuals – groups – bodies -copyright -age rating -IPSO ( newspapers) -PRS(music) PEGI(games) | -producers |
| how is regulation put in place? | -watershed in the Uk -copyright -age rating | nothing inappropriate for children can be shown on UK TV before 9pm or after 5:30 |